What to do and see in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: The Best Archaeology Tours

January 15, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Located in the northern part of the country, high above sea level, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The cultural and business center of Mongolia, and a hub connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Chinese rail system, Ulan Bator has become a thriving urban center in one of the most remote locations in the world. Visit the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, one of the few buildings in Ulan Bator to predate WWII and one of the few monasteries to survive the Soviet purge.
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1. Overnight Amarbayasgalant Monastery Tour

Travel Mongolia

The complex of Amarbayasgalant Monastery was built during 1727-1736, in the honour of Under Gegeen Zanabazar, the first Bogd of Mongolia. It is situated in the cul-de-sac of a long, deep valley backed by the sheef cliff of Burenkhan Mountain against which Amarbayasgalant monastery is built. The valley is well-watered by the Evin River and has long been renown for its rich vegetation in this arid part of north central Asia.The valley is covered throughout its extent with Turkic-era graves of various geometric shapes marked out in large boulders. These important archaeological features which date from the 3rd-7th centuries are the indication that the valley has long-standing sacred associations for the people of Mongolia, associations which continued uninterupted into the Buddhist era when the were re-validated by the construction of Amarbayasgalant Monastery on this historic site.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transportation Included, Overnight accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Personal equipments, Optional activity cost, Travel Insurance, Gratuities

Reviewed By patleck

Bachi was fast to collect money. December 2019, I made a full payment for the Mongolia tour in May 2020. Under the agreement, I can have 100% refund when I cancelled before April 2020. Due to Covid, I need to cancel the tour in March and asked for refund. After numerous emails and empty promises from Bachi, 9 months have passed and U never get my money back. In addition, he is now uncontactable. While I understand that tourism could be worst hit by Covid. The least he could do is to reply me - and if he gives a date - to honour it.

2. Ulaanbaatar highlight day tour, with WI-FI throughout the trip

Majestic Tour & Travel Mongolia

All in one day, beautifully managed day tour about highlights of Ulaanbaatar Mongolia. See as much as you can in a 9-hour private tour. Including lunch and WI-FI hotspot throughout the trip. Admission to Tumen Ekh folk assemble.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), Professional guide, Private tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, ALL ENTRY/ADMISSIONS

Exclusions: Personal expense, Souvenir photos , Gratuities

3. Multi-day Tour in Khuwsgul

Woodpecker's Inn&tours

Khuwsgul lake is the must see list in Mongolia. The beauty of Khuwsgul and surrounding Nature are healing you somehow from your busy daily life. This place is just a perfect place for good relaxing, but with many activities, that you never get bored.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Fuel surcharge, Tent/ sleeping bags/mats, Flight from Murun to Ulaanbaatar

Exclusions: Alcohol

Reviewed By Durianpizza

Wow wow wow, this beautiful cottage in the city is a must stay. Not only is the wooden decor warming and beautiful just like the guides but the hostess herself really takes the cake for this one! Undral made our experience so perfect that we are forever in awe of her open arms and big heart. The sanctuary she has created in the hustle and bustle of UB is amazing and impressive. The beautiful common room is inviting and the perfect place to meet other travelers or just talk to the locals that work there. Undral has your best interest at heart always and will go above and beyond to make your experience just what you want. We will always hold a special place in our hearts and minds of the beauty that is Woodpeckers Inn. Sending all of our love to you guys, Boyna and Undral! from Jake, Josh and Amanda

4. Amazing Gobi Desert

Elite Tour Monoglia

Enjoy “AMAZING GOBI DESERT” 9 day tour to Mongolia that cover the best travel destinations in Gobi desert- ancient homeland of Dinosaurs, Khongor - towering sand dunes with green meadow: known as the "singing sands", Sparsely habited: silence - endless vast steppe with dancing mirages, famous Bayanzag - flaming cliffs, white stupa most interesting National Parks and museum of ancient, Then head to the most visited Terelj National Park and famous Genghis Khan’s statue complex, which is currently the biggest (40m high) equestrian statue in the world. This tour is well-organized tour including all accommodations during the trip, Airport pickup/drop off, all meals and tourist camp, transportation, camel/horse riding time will be booked and planned so don't need to worry about anything just enjoy your trip our guide will stick with you all the time except in Ulaanbaatar after dinner. 

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, All Hotels 4-5star and Good tourist ger camps during the trip., Hotel (2 nights ) based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds., Tourist Ger Camp (6 nights) - based on two persons sharing one Ger with twin beds., Camel 1 hour, horse riding 1 hour, Wonders of Mongolian Art” performance with Tumen-Ekh ensemble, Visa invitation letter, if required, all local taxes

Exclusions: International Airfare, Daily personal expenses, Laundry, camera & video fees at any states, Visa application & fees, Changes in arrival/ departure flight, Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers, Travel insurance (recommended), Alcoholic drinks, Snacks

Reviewed By Telehabit

A very beautiful country and beautiful people. Kind, knowledgeable and capable staff. They made visiting a new country easy.

5. Magic Gobi 7 days / All inclusive

Peace Avenue 3, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Ochirt Tenuun

This 7-day trip will provide you with experienced driver and guide to explore the desert Gobi. During the trip you will get to know the nomadic culture and the native nomads. The unique landscape of Gobi offers you various natural structures, canyons, desert, glaciers, deserts, rocks that are of unique structure and of course millions of years old dinosaur bones, eggs. The food is mostly prepared by our guides special according to customers wishes. The camps we will stay in is clean and furnished according to nomadic culture.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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6. Mongolian city tour with a private tour guide

State Department Store East Bus Station, Peace Avenue, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Dulguun Sergelen

This is a private tour so you won't be grouped up with 50 or 60 people. I will only take care of the people you paid for. I have a tour plan but you can change the plan or I can guide you through your own plan. Food, entertainment and vehicle fees are not included in the payment.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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7. The Best of Central Mongolia Tour in 5 Days

Sukhbaatar Square, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Mungunbagana Sukhochir

Central Mongolia is rich in historical and cultural remains of all historical periods except for its beautiful natural scenery. During this tour, you will discover a lot about Mongolia such as three different zones of Gobi desert, central Mongolian mountain steppes and forested mountains with their rapid current, clear rivers, fresh water lakes, flower carpeted lands and basalt covered valleys.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, 4 nights’ accommodation

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8. Majestic Gobi Desert with overnight in Terelj NP (incl. Chinggis Khan Statue)

Epic Mongolia Tour

You will explore the Gobi, the fifth largest desert in the world, and all the highlights. The most parts of the roads are bumpy, however, with our experienced drivers and reliable 4WD vehicles can handle it well so that you can enjoy the incredible attractions which varies day to day. The tour combines the famous Terelj National Park and Chinggis Khan Statue complex on the last day.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Entry Admissions for Yol valley, Bayanzag, Baga Gazriin Chuluu (rock formations), Terelj NP., Accommodation: 6 nights, Drinking water, Pick up / drop off from / to Airport or train station

Exclusions: Personal items, soft drinks and snacks, Medical, travel and personal insurances, Entry ticket of Chinggis Khan Statue Complex - 30 000 MNT per person.

Reviewed By ganchudurd

We had great time in Mongolia by Epic Mongolia tours. Usually Chinggis khan statue was very nice and huge. That is amazing who is interesting a day tour.

9. Ancient Capital Kharkhorum

Once served as the capital of Mongolian Empire and an essential station of the Silk Road, Karakorum city has much more to share than its current physical appearance. Mongolian largest and the historically most significant religious and cultural center – Erdenezuu monastery – is operating as a museum there. Different stone relics and other ancient artefacts are standing around the city to reveal the history and stories dated back to hundreds of years ago. Elsen Tasarkhai, marvellous oasis with sand dunes, vegetations, lake and birds, is located close to Karakorum. Therefore, during this trip, you have the chance to experience noteworthy historical, religious, natural and adventurous side of Mongolia, all in one short period of time.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Driver/guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

10. Gobi Desert Multi Day Tour

Mongolain Mountain Summit

The Gobi Desert is a large desert region in Asia, it is the notable in history as part of the great Mongol Empire, and as the location of several important cities along the Silk Road. Stay overnight in tent, settle down under the star lite sky and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Gobi night. Wake-up with the Gobi sunrise and relish the warm morning breakfast. We will be drive to White Stupa Cayon, Yolyn am Canyon, Khongor Sand Dune, Naiman Lake, Ulaan tsutgalan waterfall, Kharakhorum. Erdenezuu monastery

Inclusions: Guided Tour

Exclusions: any alcoholic beverages

Reviewed By KatrinP289

My friend and me did a 24 hour tour in the Gorkhi-Terelj national park. This could be organized very short term the afternoon before the morning we left! We did a small hike, had mongolian lunch, dinner and breakfast from a nomad family, and did a 5 hours horse riding in the beautiful landscape. We also saw the Dschingis Khan statue and did some other stops. We could basically stop wherever we wanted. We only had little time to stay in Mongolia but were able to see so much doing this tour!

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